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Ever wondered how a 2.9-liter V6 twin-turbo engine can redefine your driving experience? Buckle up as we take you on an exhilarating ride with the 2024 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio! We'll guide you through the intricacies of its stunning design, from the breathtaking front and rear lighting updates to the magnificent paint job that gives it an unmistakable Italian flair. Discover how the distinctive four-leaf clover emblem isn't just a badge but a symbol of a legacy that sets this car apart from its German rivals. You'll also learn about the sleek, race-ready interior features, including the new 12.3-inch infotainment screen and manual carbon-fiber-backed seats—yes, you read that right, manual seats in a modern marvel!Get ready to feel the adrenaline rush as we dive into the heart of the Giulia Quadrifoglio—a beastly 505 horsepower engine that rockets from 0 to 60 mph in just 5.4 seconds. We put it head-to-head against competitors like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Mercedes-Benz C-Class, revealing why this Italian masterpiece is in a league of its own. While the starting price of $81,370 gives it an exclusive edge, the experience it delivers is priceless. Tune in to hear real-world driving impressions, what sets this car's performance and styling apart, and why it might just be the dream car you never knew you needed.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Original Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!ProAm Auto AccessoriesProAm Auto Accessories: "THE" place to go to find exclusive and hard to find parts and accessories!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeartRadio! Just go to iheartradio.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12noonCT simulcasting on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk
Genesis rolled out its G70 sedan onto the road all the way back in 2017, for the 2018 model year. While the G90 helped kick the Genesis brand off, the G70's launch was a big part of the brand's expansion down market. This smaller sedan fights with the likes of luxury heavyweights like the BMW 3-Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and more. This Genesis also shared a platform with Kia's Stinger, which went out of production after 2023. Genesis gave the G70 a substantial styling update in 2022 to bring it in line with the rest of the Genesis portfolio, but also added a more powerful 2.5-liter turbocharged I4 as the base powertrain, which replaces the outgoing 2.0-liter mill. On this episode of Quick Spin, host Wesley Wren hops behind the wheel of the 2024 Genesis G70 and puts it through its paces. Wren guides you around the G70 highlights some of his favorite features, and explains what this Genesis sedan feels like in the real world. Later in the show, Wren takes you along for a live drive review. Joining these segments, Autoweek's Patrick Carone joins the show to discuss his experiences with the G70, the competitive set, and more. Closing the show, the pair break down what makes the G70 special.
It's very pleasant when you get behind the wheel of a car, and it proves to be a lot better than you thought it would be. That was Host Jack Nerad's experience with the 2024 Volvo S60 Recharge eAWD Ultimate Dark. While the eurosedan has a name longer than the block Nerad lives on, he discovered it to be faster, more agile, and more inventive than he imagined. One big positive — the 455 horsepower available from its plug-in hybrid powertrain. The 143 horsepower kicked in by the rear-axle electric motor, which engages almost instantly, made the S60 Recharge feel even more powerful. Inside, the competitor to the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class offers a well-designed cabin that doesn't look like a clone of every other sports-luxury sedan. For one thing, it has cloth upholstery, which was attractive and felt cool to the touch. And the infotainment system is topnotch, too. We'll have more on the S60 in this episode if we don't run out of time just saying its full name. Co-host Chris Teague was at the wheel of our other road test vehicle this week — the very competent 2024 Acura MDX Type S. It's Acura's sportiest three-row trim, and while that might sound oxymoronic, it proved apt, as our review of the MDX will outline. In the news this week, the proposed fuel economy regulations could cost American automakers almost $10 billion in fines. This is according to a letter the companies sent to the Department of Energy. Of course, carmakers will probably pass on the costs to consumers, so all of us will end up paying more. In happier news, vehicle sales surged in the third quarter. We'll tell you which types led the charge — and which didn't — coming up. The figures might surprise you. A related story shows that EVs are affordable, at least for some people, but that affordability depends a lot on who you are and what kind of money you have. A new report says the United Auto Workers union's strike tactics are forcing the U.S.-based carmakers into a game of "Survivor.” We will talk about that and about which of the car companies is likely to cave in first. Our special guest this week is Honda product planner Kyle Campbell. He'll give us all the inside details on the 2024 Honda Passport TrailSport in an interview for you coming up. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, YourTestDriver.com, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com
這一集我們除了繼續聊聊W203 C-Class的演進史外，另一個點就是W203在台灣的故事，以及它在機件上容易”出怪手”部分，對於喜歡W203、想入手蒐藏的大大們來說是相當重要的資訊！喜歡W203嗎？本集的內你一定要聽！ CELSIORS Youtube頻道：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3IxZ-cdzucOFOOY3CBe1w
代號W203的C-Class確和其老大哥W220 S-Class長得很像！幾乎可以戲稱之縮小版車型。W203有著汽派的外型、大小適中的車身尺碼，以及多元的動力選擇，在台灣賣得相當不錯，直到現在路上仍有不少活體穿梭大街小巷。W203在動力上我們印象深的是機械增壓型式，但機械增壓動力現世前它有哪些動力型式？它在推出時又有什麼故事？來聽Celsior說故事嘍！ CELSIORS Youtube頻道：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3IxZ-cdzucOFOOY3CBe1w
在Mercedes-Benz中”C-Class”這個稱呼是從代號W202開始一直使用至今！作為190E後繼車的C-Class於1987年開始開發，直到1993年正式推出上市。W202全車系採用電噴，同時也是該品牌第一採用6/4分離後座椅背。W202在全球和台灣有哪些豐功偉業？來聽Celsior說經典老車的故事嘍！ CELSIORS Youtube頻道：https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo3IxZ-cdzucOFOOY3CBe1w 想收聽之前W202的介紹？ Spotify：https://reurl.cc/lvaVVl SoundOn：https://reurl.cc/V8maKb Google Podcast：https://reurl.cc/0Eaojo
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class might best be known for the fire-breathing 6.2-liter-powered, or 4.0-liter-powered C63 models, but the entry-level C-Class has filled the needs of compact luxury sedan owners for nearly 30 years. Entering its fifth generation, the eyes are still on the upcoming C63, but the base model still sticks with the C-Class's main objective: do it all. For '22, the C 300 sports a turbocharged I4 under the hood and sends 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque through a nine-speed automatic. That power hits the rear wheels, or all four wheels when optioned with the 4Matic all-wheel-drive system. This four-cylinder also features a 48-volt mild hybrid system to help squeeze out more fuel efficiency and extra low-end torque. On this episode of Quick Spin, Patrick Carone hops behind the wheel of the 2022 Mercedes-Benz C 300 to put the entry-level C-Class through its paces. Carone takes you around the C 300 to highlight its features before taking you on a live drive review. Adding to the conversation, Carone chats with host Wesley Wren about the latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class, its price and the advantage of driving a sedan. Closing the show, the two talk about what makes this new C-Class special.
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a sporty, driver-focused luxury sedan, relying on its aggressive, low-slung exterior and improved powertrain to stand out against rivals like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Genesis G70. We share our first impressions of our C300 test car, discussing its handling, redesigned interior, problematic controls, and why you might want to skip the AMG sport suspension option. We also share insight into CR's testing protocols, and why we might sometimes disagree with car evaluations from other mainstream publications. ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - First Impressions: 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 18:38 - Question: Why are there discrepancies in review results between CR and other mainstream publications? ---------------------------------- New 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Is a Standout, With a Few Drawbacks https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/sedans/2022-mercedes-benz-c-class-review-a1057221647/ 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mercedes-benz/c-class/2022/overview/ Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/ ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://www.CR.org/join Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a sporty, driver-focused luxury sedan, relying on its aggressive, low-slung exterior and improved powertrain to stand out against rivals like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Genesis G70. We share our first impressions of our C300 test car, discussing its handling, redesigned interior, problematic controls, and why you might want to skip the AMG sport suspension option. We also share insight into CR's testing protocols, and why we might sometimes disagree with car evaluations from other mainstream publications. ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - First Impressions: 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 18:38 - Question: Why are there discrepancies in review results between CR and other mainstream publications? ---------------------------------- New 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Is a Standout, With a Few Drawbacks https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/sedans/2022-mercedes-benz-c-class-review-a1057221647/ 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mercedes-benz/c-class/2022/overview/ Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/ ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://www.CR.org/join Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a sporty, driver-focused luxury sedan, relying on its aggressive, low-slung exterior and improved powertrain to stand out against rivals like the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, and Genesis G70. We share our first impressions of our C300 test car, discussing its handling, redesigned interior, problematic controls, and why you might want to skip the AMG sport suspension option. We also share insight into CR's testing protocols, and why we might sometimes disagree with car evaluations from other mainstream publications. ----------------------------------- Have a question for our experts? Leave a comment on this episode, or reach out to us directly! From your iOS device, iMessage us at TalkingCars@icloud.com to send a photo, video, or text directly to the Talking Cars team! We love to feature our viewers on the show, so submit video questions at https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-talking-cars/ Subscribe to Talking Cars on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Jr8wJRJyN9v8T6LC1fQQ6 SHOW NOTES ----------------------------------- 00:00 - Introduction 00:14 - First Impressions: 2022 Mercedes-Benz C300 18:38 - Question: Why are there discrepancies in review results between CR and other mainstream publications? ---------------------------------- New 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Is a Standout, With a Few Drawbacks https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/sedans/2022-mercedes-benz-c-class-review-a1057221647/ 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/mercedes-benz/c-class/2022/overview/ Guide to Car Safety https://www.consumerreports.org/cars-guide-to-car-safety/ ----------------------------------- To find out how products scored in CR's rigorous lab tests—and to access our comprehensive ratings for items you use every day—become a member. CR is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit organization. Join now at https://www.CR.org/join Check out https://www.ConsumerReports.org for the latest reviews, tips, and recommendations and subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/1Nlb1Ez Follow Us on Social: TikTok: https://bit.ly/3BVzGR9 Instagram: http://bit.ly/1I49Bzo Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1IQ2w5q Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Yf5Fh2 Pinterest: http://bit.ly/1P37mM9
The Toyota Sequoia stood pat for over a decade, but now an all-new 2023 Toyota Sequoia is about to come to market and we've driven it. Host Jack Nerad got behind the wheel of several new Sequoias both on the road and off. In this episode of “America on the Road,” Nerad will give you his detailed opinions of what is expected to be a very important vehicle for Toyota. Based on the already well-regarded Toyota Tundra full-size pickup, the new Sequoia sports a powerful hybrid powertrain and a Toyota-designed infotainment system. And it has surprising off-road abilities, as Nerad will describe. Also in the road test segment, Co-Host Chris Teague will detail his weeklong test of the 2022 Ford Bronco Badlands. This off-pavement-oriented trim is one of the hot new model's most popular, and Teague will describe how it fared in all the tests he put it through in the wilds of Maine. If you are hoping the high prices for new and used cars and trucks will end soon, you might be disappointed. In the news segment, we have the details from new J.D. Power research on how long these elevated car prices will be with us.. We will also share new details on the potential joint car-making venture that involves Honda and Sony. Is a SonyCar in your future? We have a terrific interview for you this week. Our special guests are Matt Lins and Paul Harmon, Mercedes-Benz product experts on the all-new 2023 Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan. Host Jack Nerad recently had a chance to drive the new C-Class in San Diego County, and he was extremely impressed with the new vehicle. We will give you the insights from Mercedes-Benz' product planners on the car in this week's interview segment. All that and more coming on this week's episode of “America on the Road.”
Nicole and Eileen head to the Hudson Valley where they drive the new Mercedes C-Class, discover that coffee shops are surprisingly hard to come by, stay at a glamp-ground, and find out that there's something special about a local hot dog.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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In this episode we demonstrate that sedans are not dead, with the 2022 Mercedes-Benz. We talk to Bernie Glaser, Head of Product Management for MBUSA, about all the technologies included in the new generation of this classic German model.
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Peter Halil and Ross are back together to talk all things cars. This episode the boys look at the launch of the new Mercedes Benz C Class range and the price fixing models by Mercedes, discuss the price of second hand cars, examine the left field choice for Greece's Police fleet going electric and Ross is pulled over by the Police. Follow us on Instagram and email us at alltorque@outlook.com.au
講完了C-Class的前身、高人氣的霸告(190E)，我們當然得順勢介紹一下C-Class第一代教主⼀W202，W202自993年生產至2000年結束，全球共生產了180萬輛，在台灣W202一樣深受歡迎，從C180、C200、C220、C280，甚至後期的機械增壓款C230本地都找到。附帶一提，W202的外型由Olivier Boulay(奧利佛布雷)設計，大大們如果還有印象，第8代Mitsubishi Lancer那個微笑型水箱護罩也是他所設計！回到W202，W202到底是台好不好玩、會不會很嬌貴的老車？行家們都玩什麼時期的W202？來聽Celsior怎麼說？
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Mercedes-Benz has brought us the C-Class for more years than we can remember. At first, it was called the Baby-Benz. Now expect Big Daddy Benz in a C-Class size. Join us as we take a look at the upcoming 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with all of its S-Class technology and features just in a smaller size. This episode is also available as a blog post: http://queer4cars.com/2021/02/25/what-we-see-in-the-all-new-2022-mercedes-benz-c-class/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/queer4cars/support
In this episode, Mandy is joined by Scott Collie and James Wong, with Anthony Crawford, Mike Costello and Paul Maric chiming in to run through the latest in automotive news and what's happening at the CarExpert offices around Australia. This week in car news, the team talks about the 2021 Ram 1500 TRX closing in on Australia, the new Land Rover Defender V8 reveal and pricing, the reveal of the all-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle unveiling. Paul Maric dials in to talk about his launch review of the latest Subaru Outback, Mike Costello talks his launch drive of the all-electric Porsche Taycan, and Anthony Crawford discusses whether electric vehicles are getting too quick for the average car buyer. Where to find the CarExpert Podcast You can find the CarExpert Podcast on your favourite podcast platform. If in doubt, simply click on the RSS feed below, or follow the links to the Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts applications to subscribe. CarExpert Podcast RSS Feed CarExpert Podcast on Apple Podcasts CarExpert Podcast on Google Podcasts CarExpert Podcast on Spotify CarExpert Podcast on Podbean
In this episode we interview Wendy Orthman, Infiniti´s Global Communications Manager about living and working under lock down in Yokohama for the past year. We also take a look at the new car reveals of the week — Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Hyundai's IONIQ 5.
In this episode we interview Wendy Orthman, Infiniti´s Global Communications Manager about living and working under lock down in Yokohama for the past year. We also take a look at the new car reveals of the week — Kia Carnival, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class revealed with four-cylinder power and S-Class-inspired interior; Cherokee Nation calls on Jeep to stop using its name; Ford previews the next addition to its Western-themed King Ranch lineup
Still the cheapest way to get into a proper RWD Mercedes, the C-Class gains standard mild-hybrid tech and S-Class smarts inside.
Still the cheapest way to get into a proper RWD Mercedes, the C-Class gains standard mild-hybrid tech and S-Class smarts inside.
Mercedes to ditch 6 and 8-cylinder engines for upcoming C-Class including AMG models. Injectronics launches hybrid battery exchange program. Have a question or review request? Email us at shows@dailyautofix.com Panel: Ashley Perkins (@dailyautofix) and Joel Strickland (@joelstrickphoto) Read the latest edition of our magazine at VelocitaMag.com.au, on PressReader and Magzter. Read the latest news on DailyAutoFix.com Major News 2022 Chevrolet Corvette in RHD spotted testing: https://www.caradvice.com.au/924458/2022-chevrolet-corvette-spotted-testing-in-right-hand-drive/ Mercedes-Benz C-Class to ditch six and eight-cylinder engines: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1131269_next-mercedes-benz-c-class-to-come-exclusively-with-4-cylinder-engines-including-amgs Apple Car talks with Hyundai stall: https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/apple-car-not-dead-yet Volkswagen signs deal with Microsoft for autonomous driving tech: https://www.slashgear.com/vw-and-microsoft-are-building-an-autonomous-car-platform-with-azure-at-its-heart-11658892/ Chrysler to become an EV brand in Aus? https://www.caradvice.com.au/924160/chrysler-gets-stay-of-execution-under-stellantis/ Melbourne-based company to launch battery recycling program: https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-news/injectronics-launches-hybrid-battery-exchange-program Motorsport News Formula 1 Fernando Alonso suffers injuries whilst cycling: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/155003/alonso-undergoes-surgery-for-jaw-fracture F1 teams agree on engine freeze plan in 2022: https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/154995/f1-teams-approve-engine-freeze-plan-for-2022 F1 teams offer broad support for new qualifying format with Saturday sprint races: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.broad-support-from-f1-teams-for-new-sprint-race-format-at-some-races.7o0u5or8wIxY62OgYYjtcY.html Supercars Winton pre-season test has been postponed with new dates proposed: https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/12/supercars-books-further-winton-back-up-dates/ General Motorsport TCR Round 2 delayed: https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/12/lockdown-halts-shared-tcr-asbk-event/ No forest rally in ARC: https://www.speedcafe.com/2021/02/09/queensland-replaces-wa-on-arc-calendar/ NASCAR not expecting any new OEMs without hybrid transition: https://www.autosport.com/nascar/news/155030/nascar-doesnt-expect-new-oems-without-hybrid-move Indycar at Pikes Peak: https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a35491681/jr-hildebrand-pikes-peak-hill-climb-in-an-indycar/ Local News EV's/Hybrid's Audi E-Tron GT launched and coming to Aus: https://www.caradvice.com.au/922940/2021-audi-e-tron-gt-launched-due-in-australia-in-the-second-half-of-this-year/ Toyota Mirai hydrogen fleet arrives in Australia: https://www.drive.com.au/news/toyota-mirai-hydrogen-fleet-arrives-in-australia-race-is-on-with-hyundai-nexo-125094 ICE Kia will debut the new logo on incoming Kia Cerato: https://www.drive.com.au/news/new-kia-logo-to-make-its-australian-debut-on-the-cerato-marking-new-company-direction-125117 Prototype HSV GTSR W1 to be auctioned: https://www.drive.com.au/news/prototype-hsv-gtsr-w1-to-be-auctioned-500-000-expected-125110?trackLink=articleResults11 McLaren 765LT debuts in Aus, priced from $609,650: https://performancedrive.com.au/mclaren-765lt-debuts-in-australia-priced-from-609650-1012/ International News 2021 Porsche Taycan breaks electric vehicle records: https://www.thedrive.com/news/38986/porsche-taycan-breaks-13-speed-and-endurance-ev-records-including-1000-km-track-run Electric Chevrolet Corvette due in 2024: https://carbuzz.com/news/theres-more-news-about-the-c8-corvette-hybrid 2022 Ford F-150 Raptor launches onto the dirt: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/truck/woah-its-new-ford-f-150-raptor Roush presents the most powerful Mustang ever with 775bhp: https://www.topgear.com/car-news/modified/roush-reveals-most-powerful-ever-mustang-775bhp See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In an exclusive interview with Acura Brand Officer Jon Ikeda, America on the Road host Jack Nerad discovers the direction Acura intends to head with its next generation of vehicles. Leading the charge is the brand-new 2021 Acura TLX sport sedan that presents a fascinating alternative to the BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and the Audi A4. Ikeda spells out the next few product moves that Acura will make as it improves its fortunes in the hotly competitive premium segments of the market. In the car review portion of the program, Nerad takes an in-depth look at the newest small crossover from Buick, the Encore GX. Larger and with more equipment and options than the diminutive Encore SUV, the Encore GX is likely to find favor among both young singles and empty nesters. Quiet and comfort are its hallmarks. Also in the car review segment, guest co-host Charlie Baker describes his cross-country drive in the GMC Terrain. With his family aboard, Baker traversed the country from coast to coast. The top news story looks at a report from TrueCar that car buyers are growing more comfortable with shopping for a car even in the age of COVID-19. And in other news, General Motors is seeking to reinstate a lawsuit against FCA (Chrysler) charging its fellow Big 3 automaker with racketeering. The 2021 Buick Encore GX includes helpful features like wireless AppleCarPlay and Android Auto. Read about the 2021 Acura TLX
The latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a fuel efficient machine of the future, that much is clear. In the age of the SUV, the GLE Coupe is the real deal. The new shape Geländewagen will turn heads wherever you go, and with new lights, night turns into day! If you want to announce to the world that you have arrived, the S-Class is the car for you. The tough decision is whether to get a driver, or to drive this vehicle yourself. De Wit Motors Ermelo
The latest Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a fuel efficient machine of the future, that much is clear. In the age of the SUV, the GLE Coupe is the real deal. The new shape Geländewagen will turn heads wherever you go, and with new lights, night turns into day! If you want to announce to the world that you have arrived, the S-Class is the car for you. The tough decision is whether to get a driver, or to drive this vehicle yourself. De Wit Motors Ermelo
Vehicle exports from South Africa declined by 73 419 vehicles, or 40.3%, in the first half of the year compared with 2019, says National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) trade, exports and research executive manager Dr Norman Lamprecht. This decline saw vehicle export revenue drop by R21.3-billion, from R67.2-billion in the first six months of 2019, to R45.9-billion in the same period this year. Lamprecht says the contraction can be attributed directly to the Covid-19 pandemic, as most countries imposed lockdown restrictions, which resulted in a fall in new-vehicle demand. “The significance of exports for the country’s motor industry was highlighted in 2019, when, despite a progressively declining domestic new vehicle market, reaching its lowest sales level since 2010, vehicle exports once again showed exceptional growth in 2019 to support the export-oriented industry’s overall performance.” South Africa’s automotive industry exported a record number of 387 125 left- and right-hand-drive vehicles to 105 countries in 2019 – up from 351 139 vehicles in 2018 – at a record export revenue of R148-billion. “Record vehicle exports in 2019, accompanied by continued high levels of investment in the domestic automotive industry and large-scale employment of high skilled jobs, were testimony to the largest manufacturing sector’s contribution to the South African economy,” notes Lamprecht. The Regions by Numbers South Africa’s new-vehicle exports to Central America saw a 75.2% decline in the first half of this year compared with the same period last year. However, export numbers to this region are very small, at 106 vehicles in 2020. Exports to South America fell by 29.9%, to 1 563 vehicles, with exports to North America declining by 40.6%, to 3 318 vehicles. Exports to Australasia dropped by 34.9%, to 6 144 units, with exports to the rest of Africa declining by 40%, to 6 934 units. New-vehicle exports to Asia declined by 36.5%, to 12 357 vehicles. The most significant decline, however, was to Europe, at 41.3%, with 78 520 vehicles exported to this region compared with 133 672 units in the first six months of 2019. “Considering that a significant 64.1% of South African vehicle production was exported in 2019, with Europe accounting for 73.8% of the 387 125 vehicles exported, developments in the region have a direct and measurable impact on the domestic automotive industry’s performance,” says Lamprecht. “Consequently, the 55 152 vehicles, or 41.3%, decline in vehicle exports to Europe comprised the bulk of the domestic industry’s vehicle export losses during the first half of 2020.” Volkswagen Group South Africa, with its Polo model, topped the country’s vehicle export rankings in 2019, with 89 366 of these units destined for Europe. BMW exported 67 516 X3 models to Europe, followed by 55 373 Ford Ranger models, 43 253 Toyota Hilux/Corolla models and 30 003 Mercedes-Benz C-Class models. The UK, with 101 401 vehicles, followed by Germany, with 37 152 vehicles, France, with 25 629 vehicles, Italy, with 14 624 vehicles, and Austria, with 12 675 vehicles, were the South African automotive industry’s top five European destinations in 2019. However, according to data collated by the International Organisation of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, first-half 2020 new-vehicle sales in the UK declined by 48.4% compared with the first half 2019, while in Germany the new vehicle market declined by 33.9%. In France the market declined by 37.1%, in Italy by 45.1%, and in Austria by 35.3%. “Some positive news for the domestic automotive industry is that the major European markets reflected an improved performance since June this year, in line with the easing of the lockdown restrictions,” says Lamprecht. “Markets have also been buoyed by large financial government incentives to encourage drivers to trade in older cars for new ones. “However, the bad news is that new-vehicle sales ac...
Motoring enthusiast, Kumbi Mtshakazi, says the C-Class isn’t just family orientated but is targeting young professionals
Today's topic: blind spot in cars and 18 wheeled vehicles.adjust your mirrorsuse your mirrorsgive semi trucks LOTS of roomadd blind spot mirrorsuse Blind Spot Warning technologyHere are some recalls from the past few weeks:2017-2019 Ford Super Duty: 2013-2015 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid: Various Volkswagen Passat, Golf and Audi A3: 2019 Cadillac CT6, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, GMC Sierra 1500: 2019-2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Sierra 1500: 2020 Porsche 911: 2014-16, 2018-19 Porsche Cayman, 911: 2019-20 Mazda3: 2019-20 BMW M5, M8: 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ and Mercury Milan: 2018-2019 Chrysler Pacifica: 2005-2006 Dodge Viper: 2015-2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA250, Mercedes-AMG CLA45: 2019-2020 BMW 3 Series: 2001-2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, CLK, CLS, E-Class:You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration’s website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number.Consumer Reports conducted a survey of members to rate their experiences with the advanced safety and driver-assist systems on their model-year 2015-2019 cars which covered about 72,000 vehicles.Most satisfying systems, according to CR members: Genesis, Jeep, LexusLeast satisfying: BMW, Volkswagen, Tesla carcomplaints.com is a resource for unreliable car lists. If you’re interested in reviews of new cars Casey Williams is the automotive correspondent for WFYI, a public radio station in Indianapolis. He has reviewed cars and covered the auto industry for 25 years. His review this week is on the 2020 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel, 2020 Jaguar XE, 2019 Genesis G80, and his talks about the 2020 Indy Auto Showhttps://www.wfyi.org/news/authors/casey-williamsIn the news:Amazon is planning to bring movies and video to cars with Fire TV: Amazon says it wants to bring streaming entertainment to cars. The same Fire TV streaming programming that you enjoy at home will come to future cars from BMW and Fiat Chrysler, the company announced at the CES trade show in Las Vegas this week. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2020/01/06/amazon-ces-2020-fire-tv-coming-bmw-chrysler-and-other-cars/2824220001/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Show #433 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Wednesday 3rd April 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I’ve been through every EV story I could find today, and picked out the best ones to save you time. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. TESLA REPORTS Q1 PRODUCTION AND DELIVERIES "Tesla reported a total of approximately 63,000 vehicles delivered globally in Q1 2019. Deliveries fell 31 percent from the fourth quarter of 2018, but Tesla says they rose 110 percent compared to Q1 2018." Reports InsideEVs.com today: "The automaker breaks this down for us as follows: Model 3: 50,900, Model S and Model X: 12,100. The automaker also blamed its expansion into Europe and China for slowdowns in getting cars from its Fremont, California factory to customers for its lower delivery figures. That may inflate Q2 numbers due in July. Tesla also attributed the push to get cars to customers by the end of 2018 to take advantage of the full $7,500 federal tax credit partially deflated Q1 numbers. While it expects its financial picture for the quarter to worsen over the last earnings period, Tesla says it still has, “sufficient cash on hand.” But what else did Q1 hold? They began construction of the Chinese Gigafactory and if you haven't seen the YouTube videos, the rate of progress is almost ridiculous it's so fast. They revealed AND put on sale the Model Y. They paid off almost 1bn in cash, they don't need to raise capital and whilst the car market watches itself implode, they're not only in huge growth but they're dragging an entire industry along with them. com Forum user Nix: "77K production vs. 63K deliveries shows the one-time cost to prime the EU and China pipelines was approx. 2-3 weeks worth of sales that were delayed in the pipeline. Key word “delayed”. This fact has been predicted for over a year, and it is a normal and natural part of opening up a new pipeline to overseas markets. Every manufacturing company who has ever opened an overseas pipeline has a one-time cost for priming that pipeline. This is the breaking of the eggs moment in the making of the omelette. It is a one-quarter ONLY known and necessary delay between production and delivery roughly equal to the additional time it takes to transport cars through the pipeline. The result is a primed delivery pipeline to new markets that are now open. Anyone confused into believing this is anything other than a good thing in the long term is badly mistaken." TEslarati reports: "By the end of the quarter, Tesla had 10,600 vehicles in transit to customers, which are expected to be delivered in early Q2 2019. Tesla stated that the company had delivered roughly half of the quarter’s deliveries in the last 10 days, largely due to the time it took to ship Model 3’s to Europe and China. Despite the quarter falling below expectations, the company is still targeting to deliver 360,000 – 400,000 vehicles for the full year 2019." Jalopnik adds: "On an earnings call in January, Musk warned that about 10,000 cars could be stuck in transit at the end of the quarter and since then things appear to have gone further awry. Ships were delayed due to a worker’s strike in Belgium, and China temporarily halted deliveries after incorrect labels were discovered on some cars." https://insideevs.com/tesla-model-3-s-x-sales-q1/ https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-tsla-q1-2019-production-deliveries-report/ FORD’s BIG ELECTRIC PLAN An advanced line-up of Ford electrified vehicles marks a new milestone for Ford and its customers, the company today announced at a special “Go Electric” experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands. A new range of models under the Ford Hybrid banner features sophisticated mild-, full- and plug-in hybrid powertrains to enhance fuel-efficiency and driving experiences for customers in Europe. Ford today announced 16 electrified models that will deliver the company’s brand values of trust, affordability and fun-to-drive for passenger car and commercial vehicle customers. Ford outlines electrification strategy for Europe under Ford Hybrid banner; announces 16 electrified models at special “Go Electric” experience in Amsterdam, Netherlands All-new Ford Kuga SUV is first Ford to feature mild-, full- and plug-in hybrid powertrains. Kuga Plug-In Hybrid makes global debut with more than 50 km (31 miles) electric range All-new Ford Explorer Plug-In Hybrid seven-seat SUV unveiled; delivers 450 PS, 840 Nm of torque, and 40 km (25 miles) electric driving range New Tourneo Custom Plug-In Hybrid eight-seat people-mover targets a zero-emission driving range of up to 50 km (31 miles), for cleaner towns and cities New Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid use advanced mild-hybrid technology to boost power, responsiveness and fuel-efficiency for popular family cars Mustang-inspired all-electric performance SUV arriving in 2020 with 600 km (370 mile) WLTP range. New all-electric Transit announced and anticipated to launch in 2021. Innovative Transit Smart Energy Concept is helping Ford find new ways to extend battery-electric driving range for electrified vehicles. Ford hybrid vehicles already offered or confirmed for introduction in europe include: Mondeo Hybrid four-door and wagon – featuring self-charging, full-hybrid, petrol-electric powertrain technology that offers a compelling alternative to diesel. The Mondeo Hybrid wagon was shown today for the first time as a sporty new ST-Line variant Transit EcoBlue Hybrid and Transit Custom EcoBlue Hybrid – using mild-hybrid technology to reduce running costs for van owners and operators Tourneo Custom EcoBlue Hybrid – featuring mild-hybrid technology that enhances fuel-efficiency for eight/nine-seater people-mover customers Transit Custom Plug-In Hybrid – equipped with an advanced electric powertrain using Ford’s 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine as a range extender. The vehicle is currently being trialled to better understand the benefits for the environment and for customers in London, U.K., with further trials soon to begin in Valencia, Spain, and Cologne, Germany AUDI Q8 PLUG-IN HYBRID SPIED TESTING WITHOUT CAMO "Audi has a slew of plug-in hybrid vehicles coming later this year. We learned at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show that the A6 and A8 sedans as well as the A7 Sportback and Q5 SUV were scheduled to get electrified, but spy photographers in the snowy north caught a vehicle that wasn’t mentioned – the big Audi Q8." According to InsideEVs.com: "In this instance, the term spy photos is a bit misleading since the Q8 featured here isn’t wearing a lick of camouflage. For that matter, none of its badging is obscured either so we can clearly see this is a Q8 55 TFSI model. We can also clearly see yellow stickers identifying this Audi as a hybrid test vehicle, but so what? Audi already makes a mild hybrid Q8 – couldn’t this simply be a run-of-the-mill model from Audi’s test fleet? The fuel door on the left rear fender is a dead giveaway, because the Q8 actually has its fuel door on the right rear fender. What you’re looking at here is a charging port. Sneaky, Audi. Very sneaky." https://insideevs.com/audi-q8-plug-in-hybrid-spy-photos/ VOLVO ADDS 415HP ‘POLESTAR ENGINEERED’ V60, XC60 PHEVS TO 2020 LINEUP Volvo Car USA is adding 415 horsepower plug-in hybrid electric variants of its award-winning XC60 mid-sized SUV and all-new V60 mid-sized wagon to the 2020 line-up within the “Polestar Engineered” trim. The XC60 was named 2018 World Car of the Year and 2018 North American Utility of the Year. Available in Summer 2019, the model year 2020 XC60 and V60 Polestar Engineered cars mirror enhancements found on the 2019 S60 T8 Polestar Engineered. Powertrain software has been optimized to provide faster access to torque and focus additional power to the rear wheels. This optimization allows the Volvo T8 Twin Engine Plug-in Hybrid to produce 415 horsepower and 494 lb-ft. of torque. VOLKSWAGEN TEASES FULL-SIZE ELECTRIC SUV I.D. ROOMZZ Mark Kane at InsideEVs has the lowdown on another VW press release: "Volkswagen announced a new member of the I.D. family, the I.D. ROOMZZ concept, which will be unveiled at the upcoming 2019 Shanghai Auto Show in China. The world premiere of I.D. ROOMZZ is not accidental, as the concept heralds a full-size, all-electric SUV, based in MEB platform, scheduled for 2021 in China. We guess that the new concept is actually the expected I.D. Lounge" Buzz, Crozz and now Roomzz? https://insideevs.com/volkswagen-teased-full-size-electric-suv-i-d-roomzz/ MERCEDES C-CLASS PHEV SPIED HIDING CHARGING PORT And finally Chris Bruce at InsideEVs.com has the lowdown on spy shots of a new Mercedes. "After lots of chances to see the development of the next-gen Mercedes-Benz C-Class, a new batch of spy shots offers an early look at the German brand testing the upcoming sedan’s plug-in hybrid powertrain. Mercedes plans to have 20 PHEV models available by the end of 2020. These electrified variants of the C-, E-, and S-Class all have 13.5-kilowatt-hour battery packs allowing for up to 31 miles (50 kilometers) of zero-emissions motoring." COMMUNITY And thanks to MYEV.com they’ve set us another Question Of The Week. Keep your comments coming in on email and YouTube… EVs are connected cars, but how much do you think we should value convenience vs privacy? I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 214 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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Show #427. Can You Help Me Fight The Fossils? Read More About Patreon here EVne.ws/patreon Read today’s show notes on https://www.evnewsdaily.com Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Wednesday 27th March 2019. It’s Martyn Lee here and I’ve been through every EV story I could find today, and picked out the best ones to save you time. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. FORD FIESTA, FOCUS MILD-HYBRIDS ANNOUNCED FOR 2020 IN EUROPE "Earlier this year, Ford announced it will electrify its every new model in Europe from the all-new Focus onwards, including new nameplates and upgraded versions of existing vehicles. After launching its first-ever hybrid wagon with the facelifted Mondeo, Ford of Europe is now announcing it will bring mild-hybrid variants of the Fiesta and Focus to [Europe]" according to Anthony Karr for Motor1.com US today: "the Fiesta EcoBoost Hybrid and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid will use a version of the 1.0-liter three-cylinder EcoBoost equipped with a belt-driven integrated starter/generator (BISG) which replaces the traditional alternator. The BISG will recover and store energy usually lost during braking and coasting in a small 48-volt lithium-ion air-cooled battery pack. The energy from the battery will be released during acceleration to provide torque assistance for a “punchier, more responsive performance, particularly at lower engine speeds.” Also, it will run the car’s electrical ancillaries." https://www.motor1.com/news/315421/ford-focus-fiesta-mild-hybrid/ BYD REVEALS PLANS FOR ALL-NEW E SERIES OF ELECTRIC CARS Chinese automaker BYD officially launched the all-new “e” product series, which will be operated parallel with the “Dynasty” series. There are three sedan models and two SUV models under the “e” series to be rolled out in 2019. Besides, the automaker will start to accept orders of the BYD e1, the first model for the new series, on April 1." Reports InsideEVs.com: "Products under the newly-launched series are developed on the “e-platform”, a BEV platform unveiled by BYD at Auto China 2018. According to BYD’s planning, the “e” series is positioned as a provider of smart BEVs, focusing on quality, cost performance and new intelligent mobility life, and the “Dynasty” matrix, designed to be a forward-looking leader for the BEV era, more highlights technology guidance, car performance and experience." https://insideevs.com/byd-all-new-e-series-electric-cars/ TESLA MODEL 3 OUTSELLS BMW 3 SERIES, MERCEDES C CLASS IN EUROPE "In its first full month on the market, the Tesla Model 3 shot to #1 on the European sales charts in its so-called luxury mid-size segment. That's quite an accomplishment for Tesla, the electric automaker that hails from California. Even more impressive is that the Model 3 isn't even available in the UK, as right-hand-drive versions have yet to be produced." Writes Eric Loveday for Motor1.com: "The focus here is on sales in the month of February. Those figures for Europe have just become final. So then, exactly how well did the Model 3 do in regards to sales? Well, it outsold some stiff German competition like the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Mercedes-Benz C-Class. That's like a punch in the face to the German automakers right there." Felipe Munoz, global analyst for Jato Dynamics: "As we’re seeing in the US, Tesla is also shaking up the European market. Its long-lasting impact will depend on how quickly the German premium makers, Volvo and JLR react to the arrival of the Model 3 to Europe and how quickly they can bring in their own midsize electric cars.” TESLA MODEL 3 RIGHT-HAND DRIVE SPOTTED IN CALIFORNIA "A right-hand-drive variant of the Tesla Model 3 has been spotted recently in California. In a photo shared on Reddit by user u/Mr_Salty_Peanuts, a black test version of the midsize sedan is seen driving on I-280 with dealer plates. " reports Teslarati: "The sighting of the RHD Model 3 is good news, particularly for reservation holders in the UK in close proximity to locations covered by Tesla’s current European sales ramp, which only cover left-hand drive territories. Tesla’s online configurators generally open a few months prior to deliveries, meaning if the all-electric car maker’s predictions are correct, customers in RHD locations like the UK, Australia, and Hong Kong will soon have an opportunity to design their vehicles." https://www.teslarati.com/tesla-model-3-right-hand-drive-spotted-in-california/ TESLA DELAYS DELIVERIES OF MODEL 3 WITH STANDARD BATTERY PACK Fred at Electrek picks up today on the case of the Standard Range Model 3 that isn't to be, at least not yet. "Many buyers of Tesla’s new base Model 3 with Standard battery pack starting at $35,000 are reportedly being told by the automaker that their delivery is being delayed. In some cases, Tesla is trying to upsell them."When Tesla finally launched the standard Model 3 for $35,000 last month, it promised 2 to 4 weeks delivery timelines to buyers. We have yet to see evidence of Tesla delivering any Standard Model 3 to date, but the automaker has delivered many Standard Plus Model 3, which was also launched at the same time. Over the previous day, Electrek has received several reports from buyers who had a delivery date for their Standard Model 3 after they have been told by Tesla that they couldn’t deliver the vehicle." https://electrek.co/2019/03/26/tesla-model-3-standard-battery-delay/ AUDI A4-SIZED ELECTRIC SEDAN DUE 2023 TO FIGHT TESLA MODEL 3 "Audi is kicking its electrification plans into high gear with the launch of the E-Tron due to be followed later this year by its more stylish sibling, the E-Tron Sportback. These two fully electric crossovers will be joined by the Tesla Model S-rivaling E-Tron GT in the second half of next year, with a road-going Q4 E-Tron in the pipeline for a late 2020 launch." Reports Adrian Padeanu for Motor1.com US today: "the aforementioned E-Tron GT (pictured here) will be joined by a smaller sedan similar in size with the A4 to go up against the Tesla Model 3. The new zero-emissions model will ride on the same PPE platform as the E-Tron GT, which by the way will have approximately the same size as the A6 Sedan. the A4-sized EV is earmarked for a 2023 release. If that’s correct, it could mean we will see the production version as early as 2022." https://www.motor1.com/news/315404/audi-electric-sedan-2023-launch/ COMEDIAN JAY LENO SAYS ELECTRIC CARS 'WILL BE THE FUTURE' USA Today have been talking to Jay Leno: "While Leno has a horde of well-kept antique cars in a custom-built bunker in Burbank, California, the self-proclaimed "big car lover" also has an affinity for modern vehicles with high-tech features." "I have a Tesla Model S. That's the future," Leno told USA TODAY. "I predict a child born today, most likely by the time they're 18, may not have ever ridden in an internal combustion car. I think electric will be the future." "It wasn't until recently with new battery technology that you get hundreds and hundreds of miles (on a charge)," Leno said. "I think we'll see a thousand-mile range pretty soon," Leno said about battery-powered cars. https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2019/03/18/jay-leno-electric-cars-are-future/3175820002/ BIG OIL PUMPS $1 BILLION INTO CLIMATE CHANGE LOBBYING, EXECS LAUGH ABOUT TRUMP ACCESS "Major oil companies have spent $1 billion on climate lobbying that is “overwhelmingly in conflict” with the Paris Agreement, according to one new report. And another report reveals oil execs laughing about their newfound access within the Trump administration." Reports Electrek: "While many oil companies have made a public show of their green energy investments, InfluenceMap reports that ExxonMobil, Royal Dutch Shell, Chevron, BP and Total have used more than $1 billion in shareholder funds since the Paris Agreement on “misleading climate-related branding and lobbying.” Catherine Howarth, chief executive of London-based responsible investment charity ShareAction: "InfluenceMap’s research confirms a widely held suspicion that Big Oil’s glossy sustainability reports and shiny climate statements are all rhetoric and no action. These companies have mastered the art of corporate doublespeak – by boasting about their climate credentials while quietly using their lobbying firepower to sabotage the implementation of sensible climate policy and pouring millions into groups that engage in dirty lobbying on their behalf.” https://electrek.co/2019/03/25/big-oil-climate-lobbying/ COMMUNITY And thanks to MYEV.com they’ve set us another Question Of The Week. Keep your comments coming in on email and YouTube… If EV’s are going to cost more than ICE cars in the short term, how much more of a premium are you willing to pay (if any?) I want to say a heartfelt thank you to the 207 patrons of this podcast whose generosity means I get to keep making this show, which aims to entertain and inform thousands of listeners every day about a brighter future. 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In this episode James is joined by Richard Berry and James Lisle (J3) to discuss the Paris Motor Show (0:40), and the potential decline of motor show popularity.Richard has been behind the wheel of the Mercedes Benz C-Class (13:00) and Subaru Forester (22:55), while James has been driving the CX-9 (17:00) and J3 the MX-5 (19:10).And in Muskwatch this week, Elon just can't seem to stay off twitter (26:00).James Cleary, Richard Berry, and James Lisle tear down, pressure test and rebuild the issues of the automotive week.You can get in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter (#CGPodcast)and Instagram, or share your thoughts on what cars are the same as what fruit by emailing comments@carsguide.com.au.You can subscribe to the CarsGuide podcast on iTunes, find us on TuneIn, Stitcher, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Whooshkaa, and, naturally, the CarsGuide website.
It’s Thursday 7th June 2018 and this is your EV News Daily. Good morning, good afternoon and good evening! Wherever you're listening around the world, a very warm welcome from London, UK. Here is today’s news about electric cars and the future of transport. My name is Martyn Lee and I go through every EV article online so you don’t have to. The background to the shareholder meeting was a $785million loss in the first quarter of this year alone. Model 3 production is good, and behind expectations. Mission: "To accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy. Thank you to everyone who I follow who attended and posted pictures, from a few thousand miles away I felt very close. Thank you Dennis Pascual who had great pics of the white Roadster on show, albeit without an interior so not a working model. A reminder to those with a spare $250,000 kicking around, you can put you deposit down now. The deposit being the full amount! 1.ELON GETS EMOTIONAL Elon started off emotional, almost walking on stage with tears in his eyes and steadying his voice. It was quite personal anything with some shareholders wanting him removed as Chairman, which was never a realistic proposal. Shareholders gave Elon and the board a full vote of confidence. It was visceral how much he cares, and how deeply invested he is on a personal level. Invested in the financial success, the quality of cars and above all, the safety of his workforce. "At Tesla, we build our cars with love. At a lot of other companies, they're built by marketing or the finance department, and there's no soul. We're not perfect, but we pour our heart and soul into it and we really care." WORKER INJURY RATE REDUCED Safer Employees was the title of this slide. Zach from Clean Technica says: "Tesla’s factory worker injury rate is now approximately 6% below the auto industry average and 50% what it was when GM and Toyota were last building cars in the NUMMI factory. Last year, Tesla’s factory worker injury rate was a bit above the auto industry average. Tesla’s long-term goal is to get it to 50% of the industry average, or 25% of what it was when GM and Toyota were running the factory." TESLA ARE IMPROVING QUALITY Tesla Model 3 repairs reduced rapidly from Sep 17 to January 18, and have stabilised now at a much lower level. BATTERY PACK AND CELL COST REDUCTIONS In the Q&A section, I thought some of the most interesting comments came when Elon and JB were chatting about battery cell prices. Below $100/kWh is the holy grail for cost parity with combustion engines and some analysts put that at 2020, others I’ve seen only last week said if couldn't be done before 2023. BNEF, hugely respected and knowing a lot more than I do, say 2025. Elon said...by the end of this year at cell level. That took my breath away to be honest. He said it depends on commodity prices, and it's cell level not pack level, but $100 by the end of the year? Even if you account for ElonTime and add 6 months (make it 12!) and it would be huge news. Pack level $100/kWh within two years, and even Elon joked that wasn't ElonTime, that was realistic time. He specifically talked about improvements to the chemistry, vertical integration at Giga, and production of anodes and cathodes. If i was an analyst today or at BNEF I’d be going back the calculator sharpish and revising my estimates so not to seem out of touch. As the battery pack is always the most expensive part of an EV, which reduces Tesla's costs and increases their margins. MODEL 3 IS TOP SELLING PREMIUM SEDAN It's hard with Tesla to focus on the stories that matter, such can be the chaos of media attention around them. Partly brought on by their own success, the half a million Model 3 reservations, and the bold claims they make about their ability to produce them. But they ARE making a lot of cars, and rates are improving. So much so that Model 3 is now the best-selling mid-sized premium sedan in the U.S. on a monthly basis, now outselling Daimler's popular Mercedes-Benz C-Class, according to Tesla. More than the Audi A4, more than the BMW 3Series, more than the Lexus IS. GIGAFACTORY OVERDRIVE Tesla expects to produce more than half of the world’s EV batteries in Q3 2018, including Chinese production. Without any sort of fact check, that was the stat which struck me as intriguing. There are a LOT of Chinese cars, trucks and buses being produced with rates on the rise, from the likes of BYD, BAIC etc. Oh and don't try to take a quick trip around the Gigafactory, Elon says it takes 2 hours if you don't stop, to see it all. And he & JB said it was only one third built. When finished it will easily be the biggest building on planet earth. That won't be complete for another 4 or 5 years. 1GWh OF ENERGY STORAGE As I talked about on yesterday’s podcast, if you missed it you might want to download that one we discussed more in detail the JB Straubel quotes, but Tesla didn't miss the chance to reiterate the news Tesla’s energy storage production has now reached 1 GWh worldwide. And they want to deploy the next 1GWh within a year, more of that phrase 'exponential growth' from EM. And talking energy, Elon dropped in how he happened to have bought a house opposite where he lives - not sure whether that's to live in or whether that's what you do as a billionaire - but that he had the Solar Roof put on it, and he's so happy with how it looks and works. It doesn't get the headlines but you could see how much Elon wants the Solar Roof to be the default choice of roof covering in the future, and he talked about it wanting to last 50 years. MODEL Y This was never meant to be the forum for major announcements about any of those things but inevitably we heard snippets of info. There was a new silhouette image of the Model Y, just the front, but the fanboys and fangirls loved it. He reiterated Twitter claims of a model Y reveal date of March 2019, with production commencing in H1 2020. ROADSTER The surprise of the Roadster unveil at the Semi event took the air out of the room at the time, but it gets better. There was laughter when Elon called the car he revealed last year the "base Roadster" and said “it’s gonna have a SpaceX options package.” So that's an improvement on 0-60mph in 1.9 seconds, Top Speed of 250mph and 620 mile range. I also thought it was interesting, and this doesn't get reported because Elon often says a 'thing' which gets all the headlines, but the sentence he says next can be more powerful. He said combustion technology has a halo effect on all ICE cars because it still owns the records, but he wants the Roadster to be the best, full stop. The fastest accelerating, the quickest, the best on the track, and the longest range between adding fuel. He said once an electric car bests combustion for everything then it's game on. Or rather, game over for gas. SEMI RE-DESIGN Elon did say the semi would get a redesign, where in Europe we have to use the cab-over-engine design to meet regulations on total length of truck. He also said the range would be beyond what anyone thinks is possible. He confirmed the finalised, single design would work in North America, Europe, China, and the rest of the world. MODEL 3 TEST DRIVES If you're lucking enough to live in an area with a Model 3 on display, you're already doing better than most, and certainly better than here in Europe. But Elon announced he wanted a Model 3 at every Tesla store, and next some cars for test drives. That's in the next two months. What model do you think they would put out for test drives? A basic 35k model, a fully spec'd model, a dual motor (let's call it the 3D) or the full beans performance P3D model? Either way I don't think just anyone will get a test drive, either existing S and X owners, or even just Model 3 reservation holders, to dissuade them from cancelling. COMPACT TESLA I love how an innocent question can be huge news. Will there be a compact-sized Tesla? One to take on the VW ID range, the Golf buying market? Oh yes says Elon, within 5 years. So watch out Golf, or Ford Focus, or Vauxhall Astra, or Audi A3. ELON WANTS TO GET BETTER AT 'TIME' “I do think I have an issue with time. This is something I’m trying to get better at. I’m a naturally optimistic person. I’m trying to recalibrate these estimates as much as possible.” AUTOPILOT He said he has been up until 1am last night testing Autopilot. Isn't that a fascinating insight? Autopilot features were said to “exponentially” improve over the next six-twelve months. He even confirmed that Tesla plans to bring back free Autopilot trials. TESLA BODYSHOP Domenick at InsideEV's described it best when he pointed out: "Tesla service centres will double over the next year, Musk mentioned that they will be adding Tesla body shop repair locations. These would be attached, mostly, to existing service centres, with the top 10 metro areas in the US getting one by the end of the month. Saying that this would create a huge improvement in both time and cost of body repair claiming, incredibly, that they would be able to achieve same-day repair in a lot of cases." 35K MODEL 3 DELIVERED FIRST QUARTER OF 2019 We will honor that obligation” to deliver at that price, he said, “and we would do so now if it was physically possible.” MODEL 3 AND THIRD ASSEMBLEY LINE He said the third general assembly line in its Fremont, California, plant will come online soon, ensuring production will hit 5,000 cars per week by the end of June. "All Model 3 production lines have demonstrated capability of producing 500 cars per day". If you remember 5,000/week was the target for end of 2017 but it's now looking like it might actually happen by the end of Q2, the end of June is 23 days time. Line 3 was confirmed to be more efficient than Lines 1 and 2. SUPERCHARGER EXPANSION 9,969 Superchargers Globally Today, a whisker away from 10,000. The Supercharger V3 will be ready by the end of the year, and when ready, the expansion rate will be increased to get more of the V3's out there. Elon said the plan is to put them at all the right places so you can drive around the world only on Superchargers. Long term they're working on charging ratios, which was a new term to me, with a charging time ratio on long trips of 6:1, later 8 or 10:1 (currently around 4.5:1). On the earnings call, but not in my notes from yesterday, was the charge rate of 200-250kW. CASH FLOW POSITIVE I was watching the live stream, which was super late here, on Ben Sullins YouTube channel, he was live streaming it but also had himself picture-in-picture in the corner of the screen offering some commentary. And when this came up, i think he punched the air. Or at least clapped. Cash. Flow. Positive. Something Tesla has claimed in the past would happen but never did, however Elon carefully chose his words to say they'd be cash flow positive and GAAP net income positive in Q3 & Q4 of 2018. He was careful to say "expecting" which backed off the word "definitely" he's used previously. Elon also said he doesn't expect to raise any capital during the year through debt or equity. CHINESE PRESENCE I got the feeling they weren't meant to talk about China, but it happened! They confirmed Shanghai as the rumours suggested for Giga there, and all operations under one roof. From raw materials in, to complete cars out. It follows the very recent news that China is now allowing EV makers to build facilities there without needed a joint venture with a domestic company. Tesla's revenue in China has risen from $319 million annually in 2016 to over $2 billion in 2017, with a presence there they will soon avoid import tariffs. Oh and not to forget Europe, they're deciding the location. And in total, they see a need for 12 worldwide Gigafactgories. I’d love to spread the word about electric cars so, if you can, share this somebody who might be interested. You can listen to every previous episode of this podcast on iTunes, Google Play, Spotify, YouTube, TuneIn, Stitcher, and the blog https://www.evnewsdaily.com/ – remember to subscribe, which means you don’t have to think about downloading the show each day, plus you get it first and free and automatically. It would mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on whichever platform you download the podcast. And if you have an Amazon Echo, download our Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter just search EV News Daily, have a wonderful day, and I'll catch you tomorrow. CONNECT WITH ME! evne.ws/itunes evne.ws/tunein evne.ws/googleplay evne.ws/stitcher evne.ws/youtube evne.ws/soundcloud evne.ws/blog
Where does the redesigned 2019 Audi A6 fit into the executive sedan ecosystem? Sami drives the latest Audi in Portugal and comes back suitably impressed by what the luxury car has to offer. Meanwhile, Benjamin falls in love with the wagon version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, and delivers an impassioned soliloquy on the benefits of wagons over crossovers. Finally, Chevy's turbocharged four-cylinder Silverado gamble is an intriguing play for the full-size pickup, but neither Sami nor Benjamin are sure just how, exactly, it will play out.
The most successful model series from Mercedes-Benz is entering its fifth year in production with extensive modifications. The design of the exterior and interior benefits from a stylish makeover. The electronic architecture is completely new. The customer benefits from a user experience with an optionally fully digital instrument display and multimedia systems with tailor-made information and music. The assistance systems are now at the level of the S Class.
Friday 23rd February 2018. On the podcast today… we’ll talk about the island Renault are taking over for an experiment with electricity, and how Williams F1 team could be making the next EV you buy. HARLEY ELECTRIFIES Well as Steppenwolf wrote in 1969, get your motor running, head out on the highway. If you ride a Harley Davidson, maybe you were born to be wild. But from next year you might be heading out on electrons instead. The first e-motorcycle from Harley is coming in 2019. They’re spending between $25-50 million dollars on e-bike development but, on their recent earning call, weren’t ready to share more details. All we’ve seen is their LiveWire concept but the specs weren’t spectacular a couple of years ago – 50mile range and 93mph top speed. For any Harley Davidson rider that is simply not good enough. Big jumps in EV technology happened in the car world but there are surprisingly few really large bike makers moving forward with e-bikes. New registrations of motorbikes in the US have been flat since 2008, the age of owners has also been getting older, so maybe a move to electrification with top performance, it might inspire a new generation or riders. https://techcrunch.com/2018/02/22/harley-davidsons-ev-debut-could-electrify-the-motorcycle-industry/ ISLAND LIFE IS GOOD FOR RENAULT’S POWER PROJECT Next, how do you fancy a trip to a sunshine island which Renault is using as a proving ground for renewables and EVs? Porto Santo is where Renault have been allowed to install the perfect trifecta of climate friendly energy and transport – renewables, feeding into used EV batteries, which feed into your electric car. Now this isn’t exactly desert island territory, there are over 5,000 residents but they find themselves in the same situation as the small islands in American Samoa, which you might have read about in 2016…when Tesla completed their purchase of SolarCity they wired up the island with Powerpacks to help reduce the diesel shipments they were reliant on for generators, and to keep the lights on. Porto Santo will get 14 Zoes and 6 Kangoo vans, they’ll get 40 charge points, they’ll get V2G and even second-life battery packs for cloudy or non-windy days. Porto Santo will be a proving ground because if it works for 5,000 residents the technology could be scaled up. http://www.thedrive.com/tech/18666/renaults-smart-island-is-powered-by-renewable-energy-and-used-electric-car-batteries FORMULA 1 TEAM COULD MAKE YOUR NEXT ELECTRIC CAR 'Tis the season to unveil Formula 1 cars, with their V6 hybrid engines. But one of the racers, Williams, is unveiling a lot more. Williams Advanced Engineering has a new lightweight EV platform, which is basically a skateboard design of batteries with 4 wheels, advanced suspension and a crash structure. It includes innovations in battery design and particularly cooling – which will need to be advanced if we want to increase charge rate – and in turn bring down rapid charging times. Williams will make the platform available for others to build their own electric vehicles on top of. http://www.insidecomposites.com/exhibitions-conferences/williams-to-unveil-new-approach-to-evs/ IT’S ALIVE! TESLONDA IS THE MASH-UP OF YOUR NIGHTMARES Let me introduce you to another Frankenstein project - The Teslonda. Now we’ve seen these from people like Quest in the UK who made an estate / shooting brake Tesla but cutting the top off, and bonding on some carbon fibre. That was a less in design and engineering, it looked gorgeous and they’ve confirmed there’s more to come. However this new project one, not so much along the same lines. This is a 1980s Honda Accord which has a Tesla drivetrain bolted inside and because of that the rear wheels have to be a lot wider than the original Accord body. It’s fair to say, this isn’t exactly a looker, but boy does it go. It’s made for drag racing, and Jimmy (the man responsible) says 2.5 seconds 0-60 is achievable. And the mash up get worse, or better, depending on your point of view, as it uses a Chevvy volt battery pack to move the salvaged Tesla powertrain. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/teslonda-is-a-tesla-powered-1980s-honda-accord-that-hits-60-mph-in-27-seconds-123737.html VOLVO UNVEILS THE PLUG-IN V60 Well moving onto Volvo, and according to autonews.com, are accelerating their shift to EVs with a choice of new Plug-In Hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The new Volvo V60 will be on the market soon, and of course Volvo were one of the first to promise a form of electrification will be on every new model starting in 2019. This new V60 comes with a choice of two engines. There’s a T6 engine giving you 336hp alongside the electric motor, and the T8 Twin Engine PHEV, for 386hp with electric motor. U.S. customers will only get the larger engine but both models will be all wheel drive. The European choices will include petrol engines but also Diesel engines as well. That’s a curious decision in the week Porsche said they would no longer be selling diesels because their customers don’t want them. In January 2018 for example, in the UK, the market share of diesel PHEVs was tiny. The V60 will be up against the likes of the Audi A4, the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and BMW 3 series. http://www.autonews.com/article/20180221/COPY01/302219937/volvo-speeds-up-electrification-with-new-v60-wagon WHEN IT COMES TO BATTERIES IT’S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY Next we’re talking about battery prices and according to Bloomberg.com £100/kWh is the magic figure to get down to, which they’re predicting will be reached in 2025, that’s from £200/kWh at present. They say large cars and SUVs will be the first segments to reach price parity with internal combustion engines, whilst smaller city cars will require a price of $80/kWh to be price comparative. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-02-21/the-battery-holds-the-key AFRICAN ADVENTURE FOR POLISH EXPLORERS IN A NISSAN LEAF And finally what’s the farthest you’ve driven an EV, and if you don’t have one but are thinking of it, what’s the farthest you’d go? Well how about two explorers from Poland doing the first ever electric expedition across Africa. Their journey just began using a first-gen Nissan LEAF. They say: Traveling across Africa is probably the hardest test for any vehicle, not only an EV," said Fiedler. "Poor roads, limited charging infrastructure and dramatically diverse weather conditions – from equatorial storms to the scorching heat of the Sahara – these are just a few challenges that we'll have to face during the expedition. They say they’ve travelled over 4,000kms in Poland in the LEAF as a test. The journey started in Cape Town last week and we’ll track their journey, as they travel across South Africa, Namibia, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Cameroon, Nigeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal, Gambia, Mauritania and Morocco. None of those places exactly have fast chargers every 100 miles! Good luck to them, we’ll follow their journey, and update you on the podcast. http://www.autocarpro.in/news-international/ev-expedition-africa-begins-28167 Thank you for listening today, I hope you've enjoyed it. We'd love to spread the word about electric cars so please do share this with at least one person who might be interested. Just a reminder you can listen to all of our previous podcasts on iTunes and now Good Play for your Android devices, whilst you’re there why not Subscribe for free and then you get them automatically. It would really mean a lot if you could take 2mins to leave a quick review on iTunes which will help us spread the word to a wider audience about electric cars. If you have an Amazon Echo, why not be one of the first to download our brand new Alexa Skill, search for EV News Daily and add it as a flash briefing. Come and say hi on Twitter @EVNewsDaily, have a wonderful day, and I'll see you tomorrow.
Benjamin drives the 2018 Jaguar F-Type 400 Sport, Sami offers first impressions on the completely-redesigned 2018 Lexus LS luxury sedan, and both talk about the unicorn-like Mercedes-Benz C-Class wagon before diving deeping to the world of Audi's scary empathetic artificial intelligence car that will know how you feel even before you feel it!
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We have so much to talk about this week, so we wind up rambling way off topic on all of our topics. Blake Z. Rong can't join us on the podcast palace so instead we have producers Zack Klapman and Chris Hayes sitting down to chat all things automotive.Zack had to suffer with a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster this week, and Jeff is in the process of picking up a Lamborghini Gallardo Squadra Corsa as you listen to this. Clearly they are both very important people.Other topics include the new BMW M3/M4, the redesigned Mercedes-Benz C-Class, John Hennessey taking a C7 Corvette up to 200 miles per hour, and many other items. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/hooniverse/support
We have so much to talk about this week, so we wind up rambling way off topic on all of our topics. Blake Z. Rong can't join us on the podcast palace so instead we have producers Zack Klapman and Chris Hayes sitting down to chat all things automotive.Zack had to suffer with a Lamborghini Aventador Roadster this week, and Jeff is in the process of picking up a Lamborghini Gallardo Squadra Corsa as you listen to this. Clearly they are both very important people.Other topics include the new BMW M3/M4, the redesigned Mercedes-Benz C-Class, John Hennessey taking a C7 Corvette up to 200 miles per hour, and many other items.
The UAW is beating the war drums again; this time it's going after foreign transplants in the U.S. Congress failed to pass legislation that would have overhauled auto-safety laws in the country. Mercedes-Benz has given us an early Christmas present by showing off its redesigned 2012 C-Class. All that and more, plus John shares his thoughts on driving Ford's bodacious Focus RS500.
We profile in this video the Mercedes-Benz C-Class a luxury compact car.
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